Colossians and Philemon: An Introduction and Commentary

By Alan J. Thompson

Paul’s letters to the Colossians and Philemon are both brief, but full of theological riches. In the letter to the Colossians, he points us to the sufficiency of Christ for all our needs and shows how us how we must reflect Christ’s character in all our relationships. In Philemon we see the power of the gospel to liberate captives, of sin and circumstance, to a new way of living in Christ.

In this comprehensive introduction and commentary to both letters, Alan Thompson explores how these letters still have much to teach Christians in the twenty-first century. With astute understanding, he shows how Colossians and Philemon unpack and apply the beauty of the gospel of God’s grace and Christ’s supremacy.

A new volume in the Tyndale New Testament commentary series, Colossians and Philemon: An Introduction and Commentary examines the text section-by-section – exploring the context in which it was written, providing thoughtful commentary on the letters to the Colossians and to Philemon, and then unpacking their theology. It will leave you with a thorough understanding of the content and structure of Paul’s writing, as well as its meaning and continued relevance for Christians today.

The Tyndale New Testament Commentaries are ideal bible commentaries for students and teachers of theology, as well as being usable for preachers and individual Christians looking to delve deeper into the riches of Scripture and discover its meaning for today.

With clarity and comprehensiveness, Alan Thompson’s commentary on Colossians and Philemon is a brilliant introduction that will give you a renewed appreciation for these two significant letters and a greater understanding of how Christians today can learn from them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IVP
• Release date: Jun 16, 2022
• ISBN: 9781789744033

Alan J. Thompson

Alan Thompson is Head of Department of New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College, Australia. His previous books include One Lord, One People: The Unity of the Church in Acts (LNTS), The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus (NSBT) and biblical commentaries on The Book of Acts and Luke.

Reviews for Colossians and Philemon

[Philip Kern · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thompson has provided a clear, readable exposition of Colossians and Philemon. He elucidates the books effectively and engagingly while, as befits the series, keeping technical material in the background. That is, though he is always thinking in terms of the Greek text, one doesn't need to know Greek to read the commentary with profit. An outstanding feature is the way Thompson captures/expresses the exalted nature of Christ. I'll commend it to my students as a top-three non-technical commentary from a conservative perspective.